Are the kids out of school for Spring Break April 2 – 11, 2021 and looking for something to do? How do you plan to keep them busy? We’ve found lots of FREE and low cost events in the Richmond area at museums, nature centers, attractions, spring break camps and more. Many Richmond area museums, like the Children’s Museum participate in Museums for All. Where guests receiving food assistance receive $2 admission for up to 6 people. You can use code “MFA” for online reservations. Learn more at CMoRVA.org/Museums-for-All.
⭐️CHECK OUT THESE RICHMOND AREA ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS CALENDAR OVER SPRING BREAK ⭐️
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Many of these events are FREE. Be sure and check the websites to confirm dates, times, locations, and any fees to be sure they are correct or have not changed after posting. Have a great spring break in RVA!
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Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity’s annual LEGO Build for kids is consisting of two LEGO Build options – you can build your LEGO home virtually during the week of April 5th through the 9th or build your LEGO home in person at their Trunk N’ Build event on April 10th from 9:30AM until noon! Learn more and register here: https://rvahabitatlegobuild2021.eventbrite.com
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⭐️CHECK OUT THESE RICHMOND AREA ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS CALENDAR OVER SPRING BREAK ⭐️
🧪 Heads up, science lovers: there are extending operating hours at the Science Museum of Virginia during spring break, which makes it the Perfect time to check the Mental Health: Mind Matters & Creative Arts Therapies exhibits & new Dome film Big Astronomy. Get your tickets online.
Monday, April 5, 2021
⭐️ Get ready for a day of play at the Children’s Museum of Richmond REVIEW: Play is Fundamental at the Children’s Museum of Virginia
The Children’s Museum of Richmond is located at 2626 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23220 AND 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA 23112. More information at http://www.c-mor.org/
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
⭐️ All during Spring Break, the grounds and gardens at Maymont will be open to the public for spring/summer hours from 10am-7pm. The Robins Nature Center is open Sat. & Sun. from 10am-5pm. The Farm & Wildlife Habitats are open daily from 10am-5pm maymont.org/visit/ ⭐️See more animals in the area: Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Gus Garrison gets to know goats at Maymont. Photo credit: Lindsay Garrison
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Work on your Easter Bunny jumping skills. Photo credit: Pump It Up/Facebook
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Friday, April 9, 2021
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park is a historic home and farm of the Sheppard family with farm animals, exhibits, and interactive demonstrations. 3400 Mountain Rd Glen Allen, VA 23060
Lambs enjoy alfalfa at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park. Photo credit: Meadow Farm/Facebook
🌲 Love nature? Visit Three Lakes Nature Center, 400 Sausiluta Drive Henrico, VA 23227 , FREE
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Do you know of a kid-friendly event occurring during Spring Break? Send it in to add to this list at news@rvaonthecheap.com
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